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Zand means sand, the ground part of The Hague is built on. In the 19th century the elite lived on the sand and the workers on the peat, which is where its counterpart Veen comes in. This elite blond is milder and easy to drink. A rosehip coulis is added at the end of the brew and gives it a lightly sour, fruity taste. 5 % ABV.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourberry
fruity
sour
berry
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate stone fruit and subtle berry notes from the rosehip coulis, sitting atop a soft, understated Malz foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zand

◎ Appearance

Zand presents a pale golden hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. A modest white head forms on the pour and shows stable retention, supported by fine carbonation that rises steadily through the glass.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate stone fruit and subtle berry notes from the rosehip coulis, sitting atop a soft, understated Malz foundation. There is minimal hop character—a touch of herbal restraint rather than assertive bittering, allowing the fruit adjunct and gentle grain to dominate.

rosehip, berrysoft Malzherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with a lightly sour berry character that unfolds across the palate. The malt base is delicate and slightly sweet, providing structure without weight, while moderate carbonation enhances the crisp, drinkable character. Bitterness is minimal, finishing soft and smooth.

lightly sourberry fruitclean, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and dry, with residual fruit notes fading quickly to a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste. No bitterness lingers; instead, a subtle rosehip tartness frames the close.

dry, cleanbrief finish
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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